More patients want to know exactly what they'll owe before entering the operating room, and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) operators are paying attention. Some are bringing facilities in-house to simplify billing while others are posting prices online. Many are finding new ways to give clearer estimates upfront. At the same time, some proposed transparency laws could end up doing more harm than good, creating administrative headaches without actually helping patients make better decisions, … [Read more...]
Inside TriaVision’s First ASC: Vision Care for a Growing Medicare Population
As Alabama’s aging population drives up demand for vision care, ophthalmology group TriaVision is expanding its clinical model by opening its first ambulatory surgery center (ASC). With a Certificate of Need (CON) granted in May 2025, the Birmingham-based eye care group is preparing to launch a two-operating-room ASC in Jefferson County, an effort aimed at delivering faster, more cost-effective cataract and glaucoma surgeries while maintaining a tightly integrated care model with its existing … [Read more...]
ASC Pipeline: Banner Health Breaks Ground on Scottsdale Campus; NYU Langone Expands with New Ambulatory Facility
Banner Health’s new project Banner Health has officially broken ground on a new medical campus in Scottsdale, Arizona, launching the first phase of its “Banner Health Center plus” facility, which will include an ambulatory surgery center (ASC), Banner Family Pharmacy, Banner Imaging and a wide range of physician services under one roof. “Today’s groundbreaking demonstrates Banner’s commitment to delivering more health care options close to where people live and supporting the economic vitality … [Read more...]